WORKING AS ONE FOR THE GOOD OF MANY
THE EXTRA MILE
Peer Support
The Extra Mile is contracted by the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, to provide statewide training for Peer Support Specialists. Trainings may be conducted virtually or in person at various locations around the state. Capacity for training sessions are limited; therefore, the application process is competitive. Upon successful completion of training, Peer Support Specialists will be deemed recognized by the State of Louisiana.
A Recognized Peer Support Specialist (RPSS) is a person in recovery from a behavioral health challenge (mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders) who provides mentoring, guidance, and support services to others experiencing behavioral health challenges and receiving behavioral health services. RPSS works in sync with other clinical treatment providers in recovery centers, nonprofit organizations, behavioral health programs, crisis centers, and other behavioral health programs.
PST Admin Phone Number: Contact Kirsten LaFleur (337) 322-5753 (call/text) or at [email protected]
Adult Peer Support
Upcoming Training Dates 2025
November 2025 – Virtual
Application Deadline: September 26th
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 30th @2pm
Week 1: Monday, 3rd – Thursday, 6th
Week 2: Wednesday, 12th – Friday, 14th
December 2025 – Virtual
Application Deadline: October 31st
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 4th @2pm
Week 1: Monday, 8th – Thursday, 11th
Week 2: Wednesday, 17th – Friday, 19th
January 2026 – Virtual
Application Deadline: December 5th
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 8th @2pm
Week 1: Monday, 12th – Thursday, 15th
Week 2: Wednesday, 21st – Friday, 23rd
February 2026 – In Person
Lafayette
Application Deadline: December 30th
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 29th @2pm
Training: Thursday, 5th – Friday, 6th and Monday, 9th – Friday, 13th
March 2026 – Virtual
Application Deadline: February 6th
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 12th @2pm
Week 1: Monday, 16th – Thursday, 19th
Week 2: Wednesday, 25th – Friday, 27th
April 2026 – Virtual
Application Deadline: March 6th
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 9th @2pm
Week 1: Monday, 13th – Thursday, 16th
Week 2: Wednesday, 22nd – Friday, 24th
May 2026 – In Person
New Orleans
Application Deadline: March 27th
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 30th @2pm
Training: Thursday, 7th – Friday, 8th and Monday, 11th – Friday, 15th
June 2026 – Virtual
Application Deadline: April 24th
Pre-Meet: Thursday, 28th @2pm
Week 1: Monday, 1st – Thursday, 4th
Week 2: Wednesday, 10th – Friday, 12th
Family Peer Support
Tenative Upcoming Training Dates 2025
November 2025 – Virtual
Application Deadline: October 10th
Monday, 17th – Friday, 21st
PEER SUPERVISOR TRAINING
UPCOMING PEER SUPERVISOR TRAINING DATES 2025
November 2025 – Virtual
Application Deadline: November 7th
Monday, 24th & Thursday, 25th
To successfully register for Peer Supervisor Training - YOU MUST Complete these 2 courses and attach your certificates to Kirsten LaFleur (email: [email protected]) at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred training dates.
Contact the PST Admin Assistant: Kirsten LaFleur (337) 322-5753 (call/text) or at [email protected] if you have any questions about training or scholarship opportunities.
